Electrical and Software Test Engineer

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Electrical and Software Test Engineer 

The Electrical and Software Test Engineer will support a team of Electrical Hardware and Embedded Software Engineers that provide Enterprise-Wide Product Engineering Solutions to the Vehicle Platform teams. The primary responsibility will be to provide onsite expertise in designing, commissioning, and supporting Hardware in Loop (HIL) simulators. Development methods include C programming language and Simulink Model Based Software Design. 

Responsibilities   

• Participate in factory team meetings to understand the scope and requirements for new HILs and modifications to existing HILs
• Assist in the design and configuration for new and updated HIL systems in support of vehicle platform needs.
• Provide onsite support to install and verify new HIL units. Perform modifications, upgrades, or troubleshooting for existing systems. This includes Data Acquisition Equipment used for simulation, load boxes, power supplies, IO channels, communications networks, PCs and monitors.
• Provide real-time support to troubleshoot and correct electrical issues on HIL simulators as required to maintain operational readiness. For HIL systems, this includes documentation of findings and root cause for potential warranty follow up with suppliers.
• Update HIL systems with new software as releases are made and approved for integration.
• Provide onsite support during startup, testing and validation of new and modified HIL systems. Perform electrical troubleshooting, modifications, and corrective actions as required.

Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ag & Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering when applied with electronics (mechatronics), Mechatronics Engineering, or commensurate experience.
• Industry experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on embedded electrical systems or on the test infrastructure used to test embedded electrical systems.
• Experience working with Model Based Software Development (MBSD) preferably MATLAB and Simulink
• Prior experience working with CAN communication protocols (J1939 preferred)
• Hardware/Software integration experience
• Electrical troubleshooting in industry or electronic lab setting. 
• Ability to interpret and create or maintain electrical schematics.
• Ability to self-manage moderately complex and simultaneous priorities from different stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator
• Strong time management & organizational skills

Desired Skills

• Experience building and maintaining Hardware in Loop (HIL) simulators
• Vehicle system design, simulation and testing experience.
• Familiar Native Instruments or VectorCAN products
• Experience with ECU-Test
• Serial Communication / Networking
• Experience with the implementation or debugging of J1939 CAN protocol
• Experience with Simulink and MATLAB beneficial
• Experience with ETAS beneficial
• Experiences with NI VeriStand beneficial

About RFA Engineering

RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• TelaDoc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly